Herman's Moving Experience

Match the following story characters to their movement.

• slides slowly

• 
• fast flyer

• 
• runs quickly

• 

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Which character saves Herman, from the force of gravity, by pulling him away from smashing into the rocks?

• 
• 
• 

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Label each character according to how much friction they experienced while traveling to the Critter Country Fair.

a

b

lots of friction

little friction

Luke tries to help Herman ​move faster by

• pushing
• pulling

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Friction is a force that happens when two objects ___ against each other.

• float

• rub

• sink

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In the picture friction is reduced with acorns. This is an example of...

• rolling friction

• static friction

• sliding friction

What force is pulling Herman down the steep hill?

• force of electricity

• force of friction

• force of gravity

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Gravity is dangerous for Herman in this picture, because he could be pulled down to

• the fair.

• crash into the rocks.

• pick berries from the bushes.

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Why can't Luke push Herman along the road any longer?

• The acorns are too tired to roll.

• The acorns are all cracked and can't roll.

• Gravity is too dangerous.

Why did the three friends want to visit the barn?

• To buy tickets for the ferris wheel.

• To pet all the animals.

• To find something to help Herman move more easily.